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ReDeclaration of Independence
Author: BobR
Date: 01/02/2008 06:30:10
It's a new year. Time for a new government by re-examining an old classic...
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IN CYBERWORLD, Jan 2, 2008.
The unanimous Declaration of the fifty United States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present President of the United States is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.
In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our American brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by our government to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our ancestors' emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.
We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the Bush Administration, and that all political connection between them and the Administration of George Bush, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.
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So perhaps some of the links aren't exact matches, and some don't pertain 100% to just the Bush Administration. However, there's no denying our current government is broken.
Viva La Revolution!
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IN CYBERWORLD, Jan 2, 2008.
The unanimous Declaration of the fifty United States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present President of the United States is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.
- He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.
- He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.
- He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.
- He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.
- He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.
- He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.
- He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.
- He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.
- He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.
- He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance.
- He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.
- He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.
- He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation:
- For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us:
- For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States:
- For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:
- For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:
- For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:
- For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences
- For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies:
- For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments:
- For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever.
- He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us.
- He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.
- He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.
- He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands.
- He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our American brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by our government to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our ancestors' emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.
We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the Bush Administration, and that all political connection between them and the Administration of George Bush, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.
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So perhaps some of the links aren't exact matches, and some don't pertain 100% to just the Bush Administration. However, there's no denying our current government is broken.
Viva La Revolution!
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Comment by 
TriSec on 01/02/2008 14:06:21
TriSec on 01/02/2008 14:06:21
Comment by TriSec on 01/02/2008 14:07:49
TriSec on 01/02/2008 14:07:49
*grunt*
Still Bree, I see. On to Rachel!
Still Bree, I see. On to Rachel!
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 14:24:14
velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 14:24:14
WOW!! Excellent blog!! Makes me wanna.................do something.
Except that I am hopelessly snowed in. We currently have more than "snowfall" its a virtual BLANKET of snow coming down, and its been steady since midnight last night. My little street never see's a snowplow, unless one of the neighbors brings his tractor out.
So, here I'll be all day-- maybe for the next couple of days!!
Except that I am hopelessly snowed in. We currently have more than "snowfall" its a virtual BLANKET of snow coming down, and its been steady since midnight last night. My little street never see's a snowplow, unless one of the neighbors brings his tractor out.
So, here I'll be all day-- maybe for the next couple of days!!
Comment by 
Raine on 01/02/2008 14:52:52
Raine on 01/02/2008 14:52:52
Good morning !!!!
Comment by 
wickedpam on 01/02/2008 14:56:42
wickedpam on 01/02/2008 14:56:42
Morning! 
Why is it I get all emotional and teary when I read the Declaration of Independance? :cry:
Maybe during the, hopefully Spring, gathering of various bloggers in DC there is a trip to the National Archives to see the real thing!
Why is it I get all emotional and teary when I read the Declaration of Independance? :cry:
Maybe during the, hopefully Spring, gathering of various bloggers in DC there is a trip to the National Archives to see the real thing!
Comment by TriSec on 01/02/2008 15:03:53
TriSec on 01/02/2008 15:03:53
Snippets of my weekend:
I watched two wildly diverse movies this weekend..."Who Killed the Electric Car" and "Akira"...
My Aunt was complaining that home heating oil was over $3.50/gal this year, and it's costing about $500/month to keep the house warm.
With gas over $3 right now, nobody I know is buying a full tank anymore (myself included.) I'm putting in $20/week and hoping for the best.
My aged uncle and last living link to "The Greatest Generation" is in the hospital with CHF...don't know if it's the beginning of the end or not.
My wingnuts-in-law are having a hard time of it now...Mrs. TriSec's father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's last summer, and he seems to be not responding to any treatments and continues to decline. Mum-in-law is not coping well, either.
We've got one more holiday to go through...Three Kings is this Sunday then we can finally take down our tree.
I apparently don't understand the power of addiction...I was wondering recently if I have increased my consumption of alcohol too much recently....but New Year's Day I found the thought of any more drink to be repulsive, I think choking down one glass of wine with dinner was probably too much. Still feel a little icky this morning...but I've lost count of how many 'alkies' I know. (All hail AA...they saved my friend who surely would be dead by now if it wasn't for them.)
The NH primary is next week, but you wouldn't really know it from the ads. We see Romney and McCain, and a couple of Obama's here and there, but nobody else.
Anyway, I digress.
I watched two wildly diverse movies this weekend..."Who Killed the Electric Car" and "Akira"...
My Aunt was complaining that home heating oil was over $3.50/gal this year, and it's costing about $500/month to keep the house warm.
With gas over $3 right now, nobody I know is buying a full tank anymore (myself included.) I'm putting in $20/week and hoping for the best.
My aged uncle and last living link to "The Greatest Generation" is in the hospital with CHF...don't know if it's the beginning of the end or not.
My wingnuts-in-law are having a hard time of it now...Mrs. TriSec's father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's last summer, and he seems to be not responding to any treatments and continues to decline. Mum-in-law is not coping well, either.
We've got one more holiday to go through...Three Kings is this Sunday then we can finally take down our tree.
I apparently don't understand the power of addiction...I was wondering recently if I have increased my consumption of alcohol too much recently....but New Year's Day I found the thought of any more drink to be repulsive, I think choking down one glass of wine with dinner was probably too much. Still feel a little icky this morning...but I've lost count of how many 'alkies' I know. (All hail AA...they saved my friend who surely would be dead by now if it wasn't for them.)
The NH primary is next week, but you wouldn't really know it from the ads. We see Romney and McCain, and a couple of Obama's here and there, but nobody else.
Anyway, I digress.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 15:12:26
Raine on 01/02/2008 15:12:26
The blog is a little freekin me out this morning.. 
but, yes, I concurr... it is very very good.
but, yes, I concurr... it is very very good.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 15:16:38
Raine on 01/02/2008 15:16:38
Omar Shiek is also a suspect in the murder of Daniel PEarl... :foil:
Comment by wickedpam on 01/02/2008 15:23:30
Why is it the same names keep popping up with all these high profile incidents?
wickedpam on 01/02/2008 15:23:30
Quote by Raine: Omar Shiek is also a suspect in the murder of Daniel PEarl... :foil:
Why is it the same names keep popping up with all these high profile incidents?
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 15:27:27
velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 15:27:27
TRISEC: I've made no mystery of the fact that I'm in recovery for drugs and alcohol and I go to AA. If you think you have a problem, just go to a few open meetings to listen. There's nothing for you to lose. (I'm sure you can figure out how to go about finding out where and when they are, if not, PM me and I'll tell you how).
At worst you'll lose a few hours of your life, at best you'll find your answer to whether you consume beyond "normal" use.
At worst you'll lose a few hours of your life, at best you'll find your answer to whether you consume beyond "normal" use.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/02/2008 15:32:25
wickedpam on 01/02/2008 15:32:25
Just heard HUckabee is doing Leno tonight - wonder how many other candidates will cross the picket line?
Comment by 
BobR on 01/02/2008 15:36:17
BobR on 01/02/2008 15:36:17
morning, folks... :coffee:
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 15:44:05
The Huckster is really pushing his Christian agenda............but many people don't see that as a problem. Really? But isn't that why we criticize other world leaders, i.e. Khamenei in Iran.
velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 15:44:05
Quote by wickedpam: Just heard HUckabee is doing Leno tonight - wonder how many other candidates will cross the picket line?
The Huckster is really pushing his Christian agenda............but many people don't see that as a problem. Really? But isn't that why we criticize other world leaders, i.e. Khamenei in Iran.
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 15:53:36
velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 15:53:36
Breaking Classic Movie alert: For anyone else snowed in/bored. Great Robert Florey movie starting on TCM, The Beast with Five Fingers (1946). A silly horror film about a severed hand, starring Peter Lorre. Robert Florey was a very prolific and under-rated director. He did some great work. This one scared the bejesus out of many of us post- baby boomers when we were kids.
Comment by 
livingonli on 01/02/2008 15:58:50
livingonli on 01/02/2008 15:58:50
Hi folks. Greetings from the car dealer. Thank heaven for Wi-Fi and my new laptop
Getting my drivers seat replaced. Got a good price deal. May need wipers replaced too. It's 29 degrees and we just had some flurries. Supposed to be really cold tomorrow.
Getting my drivers seat replaced. Got a good price deal. May need wipers replaced too. It's 29 degrees and we just had some flurries. Supposed to be really cold tomorrow.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/02/2008 16:01:02
I think I've seen that thanks to UHF tv of the 70's. Zombie movies scare(d) the hell out of me. That and Vincent Price.
wickedpam on 01/02/2008 16:01:02
Quote by velveeta jones: Breaking Classic Movie alert: For anyone else snowed in/bored. Great Robert Florey movie starting on TCM, The Beast with Five Fingers (1946). A silly horror film about a severed hand, starring Peter Lorre. Robert Florey was a very prolific and under-rated director. He did some great work. This one scared the bejesus out of many of us post- baby boomers when we were kids.
I think I've seen that thanks to UHF tv of the 70's. Zombie movies scare(d) the hell out of me. That and Vincent Price.
Comment by BobR on 01/02/2008 16:01:55
At least we know it's not Mickey Mouse...
BobR on 01/02/2008 16:01:55
Quote by velveeta jones: Breaking Classic Movie alert: For anyone else snowed in/bored. Great Robert Florey movie starting on TCM, The Beast with Five Fingers (1946). A silly horror film about a severed hand, starring Peter Lorre. Robert Florey was a very prolific and under-rated director. He did some great work. This one scared the bejesus out of many of us post- baby boomers when we were kids.
At least we know it's not Mickey Mouse...
Comment by wickedpam on 01/02/2008 16:02:21
brrrrr! I'm looking forward the 60's were suppose to get next week. Stay warm Liv.
wickedpam on 01/02/2008 16:02:21
Quote by livingonli: Hi folks. Greetings from the car dealer. Thank heaven for Wi-Fi and my new laptop
Getting my drivers seat replaced. Got a good price deal. May need wipers replaced too. It's 29 degrees and we just had some flurries. Supposed to be really cold tomorrow.
brrrrr! I'm looking forward the 60's were suppose to get next week. Stay warm Liv.
Comment by BobR on 01/02/2008 16:03:52
It's in the 20's here.
BobR on 01/02/2008 16:03:52
Quote by livingonli: Hi folks. Greetings from the car dealer. Thank heaven for Wi-Fi and my new laptop
Getting my drivers seat replaced. Got a good price deal. May need wipers replaced too. It's 29 degrees and we just had some flurries. Supposed to be really cold tomorrow.
It's in the 20's here.
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 16:05:37
livingonli on 01/02/2008 16:05:37
Brrr, that's freezing for Hotlanta. Break out the hot chocolate.
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 16:11:51
livingonli on 01/02/2008 16:11:51
My car is done already. So I am logging off again. See y'all in a bit.
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 16:12:17
Wimps. Its currently 13 degrees here, but the wind is kicking up, so it feels oh so much colder!
velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 16:12:17
Quote by livingonli: Brrr, that's freezing for Hotlanta. Break out the hot chocolate.
Wimps. Its currently 13 degrees here, but the wind is kicking up, so it feels oh so much colder!
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 16:28:12
velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 16:28:12
Hey, is the Atlanta contingent getting any snow?
Comment by BobR on 01/02/2008 16:32:00
Nope - blue skies and sunshine.
BobR on 01/02/2008 16:32:00
Quote by velveeta jones: Hey, is the Atlanta contingent getting any snow?
Nope - blue skies and sunshine.
Comment by BobR on 01/02/2008 16:32:55
Technically, below 32 is freezing anywhere... :nerd:
I know, I know... :punch:
BobR on 01/02/2008 16:32:55
Quote by livingonli: Brrr, that's freezing for Hotlanta. Break out the hot chocolate.
Technically, below 32 is freezing anywhere... :nerd:
I know, I know... :punch:
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 16:33:18
Raine on 01/02/2008 16:33:18
IT was 20 degrees this morning?!?!?!
I figured it ws in the 40's. Did not seem that cold.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 16:36:50
Raine on 01/02/2008 16:36:50
Jeepers, bobR is correct. it is only 26 degrees here. I just went outside, barefootin it!
Comment by BobR on 01/02/2008 16:38:50
Upon further reflection, it's "ColdLanta"... :P
BobR on 01/02/2008 16:38:50
Quote by livingonli: Brrr, that's freezing for Hotlanta. Break out the hot chocolate.
Upon further reflection, it's "ColdLanta"... :P
Comment by TriSec on 01/02/2008 16:40:33
TriSec on 01/02/2008 16:40:33
I've got a balmy 28º and partial sun here in Watertown....
Although I heard it was going to be 7º tomorrow night, I think.
Well, 'tis January; what do you expect?
Although I heard it was going to be 7º tomorrow night, I think.
Well, 'tis January; what do you expect?
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 16:43:07
Raine on 01/02/2008 16:43:07
Bree should take callers, that is what I think.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 16:44:29
I live in the new south now... I didn't really think that it was this cold. I psyched myself totally out.
Raine on 01/02/2008 16:44:29
Quote by TriSec: I've got a balmy 28º and partial sun here in Watertown.... Although I heard it was going to be 7º tomorrow night, I think. Well, 'tis January; what do you expect?
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 16:48:00
Raine on 01/02/2008 16:48:00
Heya tri... we went to an outdoors store yesterday, ran into a couple who dioes a lot of scouting... he told me that the Girl scouts of America no longer camp! So, he has offered to include the girls on his expeditions... (I thought that was very cool actually, he is going to have a co-ed rock climbing trip) Have you heard of anything like this up your way? For Myself, I was shocked to hear the the GSA no longer does camping. The woman said that they are choosing to focus on self esteem instead... WTF?
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 16:48:48
livingonli on 01/02/2008 16:48:48
The Sun's come out here. But it is still 28 degrees here. Tomorrow, it's supposed to only be in the low 20's. That'll be a good day to curl up with some hot chocolate.
Jeeperes, 13 in North Carolina. Granted, it's not quite the sun belt, but I guess you guys aren't used to that there.
And Summer can not come fast enough for me.
I'm blogging from home again.
Jeeperes, 13 in North Carolina. Granted, it's not quite the sun belt, but I guess you guys aren't used to that there.
And Summer can not come fast enough for me.
I'm blogging from home again.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 16:51:05
GO JOHN EDWARDS!!!!!!!!
Raine on 01/02/2008 16:51:05
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 16:52:31
Raine on 01/02/2008 16:52:31
Liv, are you still on vacation?
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 16:53:56
I am really excited about tomorrow
Raine on 01/02/2008 16:53:56
I am really excited about tomorrow
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 16:55:53
2 more days. Actually, today and tomorrow are my regular scheduled days off so the holiday gets a small extension. Then it's back to the grind on Friday.
At least I am off on Super Bowl Sunday since I have to work the next few weekends.
livingonli on 01/02/2008 16:55:53
Quote by Raine: Liv, are you still on vacation?
2 more days. Actually, today and tomorrow are my regular scheduled days off so the holiday gets a small extension. Then it's back to the grind on Friday.
At least I am off on Super Bowl Sunday since I have to work the next few weekends.
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 16:59:00
livingonli on 01/02/2008 16:59:00
Begging for listeners is not good radio.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/02/2008 16:59:07
I think Atlanta gets the same weather as Raleigh. Mostly nice but you get those cold dips and bad ice storms.
wickedpam on 01/02/2008 16:59:07
Quote by Raine:I live in the new south now... I didn't really think that it was this cold. I psyched myself totally out.Quote by TriSec: I've got a balmy 28º and partial sun here in Watertown....
Although I heard it was going to be 7º tomorrow night, I think.
Well, 'tis January; what do you expect?
I think Atlanta gets the same weather as Raleigh. Mostly nice but you get those cold dips and bad ice storms.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/02/2008 17:01:30
Where's the fun in calling an Irish setter a Bear and running screaming into the kitchen on a "camping" trip?
Self esteem is fine, but bring on the sit-upon and the smores! And this coming from a woman you hates to camp.
wickedpam on 01/02/2008 17:01:30
Quote by Raine: Heya tri... we went to an outdoors store yesterday, ran into a couple who dioes a lot of scouting... he told me that the Girl scouts of America no longer camp! So, he has offered to include the girls on his expeditions... (I thought that was very cool actually, he is going to have a co-ed rock climbing trip) Have you heard of anything like this up your way? For Myself, I was shocked to hear the the GSA no longer does camping. The woman said that they are choosing to focus on self esteem instead... WTF?
Where's the fun in calling an Irish setter a Bear and running screaming into the kitchen on a "camping" trip?
Self esteem is fine, but bring on the sit-upon and the smores! And this coming from a woman you hates to camp.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:03:49
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:03:49
:huh: Eddie Murphy has a kid with Scary spice?
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:06:03
I think it is so regressive on the part of the GSA. I actually asked the woman if they would be bringing High tea back to the Girl scouts, she laughed.
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:06:03
Quote by wickedpam:Where's the fun in calling an Irish setter a Bear and running screaming into the kitchen on a "camping" trip? Self esteem is fine, but bring on the sit-upon and the smores! And this coming from a woman you hates to camp.Quote by Raine: Heya tri... we went to an outdoors store yesterday, ran into a couple who dioes a lot of scouting... he told me that the Girl scouts of America no longer camp! So, he has offered to include the girls on his expeditions... (I thought that was very cool actually, he is going to have a co-ed rock climbing trip) Have you heard of anything like this up your way? For Myself, I was shocked to hear the the GSA no longer does camping. The woman said that they are choosing to focus on self esteem instead... WTF?
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:06:47
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:06:47
mmmmMMMMmmmm... smores....
Comment by TriSec on 01/02/2008 17:07:58
TriSec on 01/02/2008 17:07:58
The Girl Scouts still own several fine woods facilities in this area, not the least of which is Cedar Hill Camp right here in Waltham.
We were out there in October with the Cub Scouts..we went by several active campsites on our night hike, so yes they are still camping around here.
And here's from the GSA website...
I think you have some softies down there afraid of the outdoors, Raine.
We were out there in October with the Cub Scouts..we went by several active campsites on our night hike, so yes they are still camping around here.
And here's from the GSA website...
I think you have some softies down there afraid of the outdoors, Raine.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:08:21
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:08:21
Dodd and Kucinich are gonna be on Thom today!
And it seems as tho Ralph nader is Thoms guest right now!
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 17:08:39
Yep. They had a fling a few years back. He even had to take a paternity test because he denied fathering the child.
livingonli on 01/02/2008 17:08:39
Quote by Raine:Eddie Murphy has a kid with Scary spice?
Yep. They had a fling a few years back. He even had to take a paternity test because he denied fathering the child.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:12:17
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:12:17
Thanks Tri. This was why I was asking. The guy said that they were no longer camping. Bob and I looked at each other and knew we had to ask you.
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 17:13:06
livingonli on 01/02/2008 17:13:06
I am surprised that Kucinich is backing Obama and not Edwards. I have gone from automatically voting Kucinich in the New York primary to a wait and see. If Edwards is going strong by the New York primary, I will probably vote for him since he is the best of the three "front runners".
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:14:48
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:14:48
gah... Nader seems like he is hopeful about Bloomberg running.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:16:44
Posted this story on the MB, but something else that bugs me to no end... Obama backed Lieberman... I am so disappointed in Dennis for this one. I sent his campaign a letter telling him so.
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:16:44
Quote by livingonli: I am surprised that Kucinich is backing Obama and not Edwards. I have gone from automatically voting Kucinich in the New York primary to a wait and see. If Edwards is going strong by the New York primary, I will probably vote for him since he is the best of the three "front runners".
Comment by TriSec on 01/02/2008 17:16:57
TriSec on 01/02/2008 17:16:57
Mrs. Baden-Powell (wife of the Founder) started the program not long after Baden-Powell himself started the boy scouts. She originally called it the "Girl Guides" and used just about everything there was in the original "Scouting for Boys" handbook.
In England the program is 100% co-ed, there is no separate boy and girl scouts. Scouts Canada toyed with this idea about 5 years ago, but it never went anywhere.
In England the program is 100% co-ed, there is no separate boy and girl scouts. Scouts Canada toyed with this idea about 5 years ago, but it never went anywhere.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:17:58
I am still waiting to see one of these ICE STORMS... ::: drama sting :::
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:17:58
Quote by wickedpam:I think Atlanta gets the same weather as Raleigh. Mostly nice but you get those cold dips and bad ice storms.Quote by Raine:I live in the new south now... I didn't really think that it was this cold. I psyched myself totally out.Quote by TriSec: I've got a balmy 28º and partial sun here in Watertown.... Although I heard it was going to be 7º tomorrow night, I think. Well, 'tis January; what do you expect?
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 17:21:19
The more I hear about Obama lately, the less I care for him. He seems to be triangulating to the right which makes me think an Obama administration would be about as corporatist and conservative as a Hillary administration.
What we need is someone who will undo the damage that the Bush Administration has inflicted on this country.
livingonli on 01/02/2008 17:21:19
Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli: I am surprised that Kucinich is backing Obama and not Edwards. I have gone from automatically voting Kucinich in the New York primary to a wait and see. If Edwards is going strong by the New York primary, I will probably vote for him since he is the best of the three "front runners".
Posted this story on the MB, but something else that bugs me to no end... Obama backed Lieberman... I am so disappointed in Dennis for this one. I sent his campaign a letter telling him so.
The more I hear about Obama lately, the less I care for him. He seems to be triangulating to the right which makes me think an Obama administration would be about as corporatist and conservative as a Hillary administration.
What we need is someone who will undo the damage that the Bush Administration has inflicted on this country.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:23:14
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:23:14
Chris Dodd got the firefighters endorsement months ago.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:25:01
Take notes from Thomm today. Momma has some 'splaining to do when she gets back...
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:25:01
Quote by livingonli:The more I hear about Obama lately, the less I care for him. He seems to be triangulating to the right which makes me think an Obama administration would be about as corporatist and conservative as a Hillary administration. What we need is someone who will undo the damage that the Bush Administration has inflicted on this country.Quote by Raine:Posted this story on the MB, but something else that bugs me to no end... Obama backed Lieberman... I am so disappointed in Dennis for this one. I sent his campaign a letter telling him so.Quote by livingonli: I am surprised that Kucinich is backing Obama and not Edwards. I have gone from automatically voting Kucinich in the New York primary to a wait and see. If Edwards is going strong by the New York primary, I will probably vote for him since he is the best of the three "front runners".
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 17:27:51
Thanks for mentioning this, I was going to post this once I got out of the shower (lazy day for me today). I was SHOCKED to hear this!
BTW, check out Mike Moore's blog today on this very thing. http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/message/index.php?id=220
velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 17:27:51
Quote by livingonli: I am surprised that Kucinich is backing Obama and not Edwards. I have gone from automatically voting Kucinich in the New York primary to a wait and see. If Edwards is going strong by the New York primary, I will probably vote for him since he is the best of the three "front runners".
Thanks for mentioning this, I was going to post this once I got out of the shower (lazy day for me today). I was SHOCKED to hear this!
BTW, check out Mike Moore's blog today on this very thing. http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/message/index.php?id=220
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:27:58
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:27:58
I am missing 
today.
today.
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 17:29:16
livingonli on 01/02/2008 17:29:16
When we're done, Momma hopefully will not be for Obama.
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 17:30:09
:star: is on the message board. I think she is locked out of the blog.
livingonli on 01/02/2008 17:30:09
Quote by Raine: I am missing
:star: is on the message board. I think she is locked out of the blog.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:34:32
More reason for John Edwards I say. He took responsibility for that mistake. I didn't think he would run for president at the time, and I found his apology heartfelt.
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:34:32
Quote by velveeta jones:Thanks for mentioning this, I was going to post this once I got out of the shower (lazy day for me today). I was SHOCKED to hear this! BTW, check out Mike Moore's blog today on this very thing. http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/message/index.php?id=220Quote by livingonli: I am surprised that Kucinich is backing Obama and not Edwards. I have gone from automatically voting Kucinich in the New York primary to a wait and see. If Edwards is going strong by the New York primary, I will probably vote for him since he is the best of the three "front runners".
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:36:53
WHA??? Going on over.
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:36:53
Quote by livingonli::star: is on the message board. I think she is locked out of the blog.Quote by Raine: I am missing
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 17:38:01
livingonli on 01/02/2008 17:38:01
Thom is running the Kucinich interview now. Too bad it was taped before the announcement.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:41:10
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:41:10
:star: has a PM from me.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:43:14
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:43:14
Ther eis evidence that hillary broke the 527 law.
Edwards has made it clear that he cannot interfer with what they do becuase it would look like he is in concert with the 527's. Edwards wants to get rid of them as well.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:43:37
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:43:37
Daym... very interesting interview.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:44:24
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:44:24
Dennis is VERY cranky.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:47:28
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:47:28
So, Did Dennis back obama becuase of Edwards war vote?
Not very cool.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/02/2008 17:47:41
Edwards on on the Early Show last week and Harry was questioning him about a group that was "supporting" him with ads in Iowa. Edwards told Harry that there was nothing he could do about the group expect tell them to stop and he had several times, but Harry kept asking about it and Edwards again asked them to stop with the ads. It was like Harry was trying to connect him with talking money from groups that he said he wouldn't.
wickedpam on 01/02/2008 17:47:41
Quote by Raine: Ther eis evidence that hillary broke the 527 law.
Edwards has made it clear that he cannot interfer with what they do becuase it would look like he is in concert with the 527's. Edwards wants to get rid of them as well.
Edwards on on the Early Show last week and Harry was questioning him about a group that was "supporting" him with ads in Iowa. Edwards told Harry that there was nothing he could do about the group expect tell them to stop and he had several times, but Harry kept asking about it and Edwards again asked them to stop with the ads. It was like Harry was trying to connect him with talking money from groups that he said he wouldn't.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/02/2008 17:47:59
wickedpam on 01/02/2008 17:47:59
did that make sense?
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:56:24
Oh hell yes. Bob Schieffer tried to do the same thing to Edwards. the 527's... they are bad news. Edwards said that he would like to tell them to stop, but he can't becuase of the way the law is, it would make it look like he was trying to influence them. He alsoi went on to say that he thinks they should be done away with.
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:56:24
Quote by wickedpam: did that make sense?
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 17:57:08
Raine on 01/02/2008 17:57:08
Hell we could all form a 527 and slander people, and there is nothign a candidate can do about it.
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 17:58:59
But should we go after Ghouiliani or Huckabee?
livingonli on 01/02/2008 17:58:59
Quote by Raine: Hell we could all form a 527 and slander people, and there is nothign a candidate can do about it.
But should we go after Ghouiliani or Huckabee?
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 18:01:07
livingonli on 01/02/2008 18:01:07
Oil has hit the $100/barrel mark according to CNNI.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 18:02:42
Jahayzues
Raine on 01/02/2008 18:02:42
Quote by livingonli: Oil has hit the $100/barrel mark according to CNNI.
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 18:06:59
livingonli on 01/02/2008 18:06:59
And on the business report, a slight retreat to $99.20 but the Dow is down 200 points.
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 18:08:10
Huckabee is more dangerous than Rudy, imo.
velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 18:08:10
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine: Hell we could all form a 527 and slander people, and there is nothign a candidate can do about it.
But should we go after Ghouiliani or Huckabee?
Huckabee is more dangerous than Rudy, imo.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 18:08:11
NYT is reporting it too.
Raine on 01/02/2008 18:08:11
Quote by livingonli: Oil has hit the $100/barrel mark according to CNNI.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 18:10:09
Hmmm... Just sat here and contemplated this. I can't decide.
Raine on 01/02/2008 18:10:09
Quote by velveeta jones:Huckabee is more dangerous than Rudy, imo.Quote by livingonli:But should we go after Ghouiliani or Huckabee?Quote by Raine: Hell we could all form a 527 and slander people, and there is nothign a candidate can do about it.
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 18:12:00
I think it depends on who is ahead which right now is Huckabee.
Maybe people should see that lovely family portrait where they all dress alike and look like they probably secretly carve up people in the basement.
livingonli on 01/02/2008 18:12:00
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine: Hell we could all form a 527 and slander people, and there is nothign a candidate can do about it.
But should we go after Ghouiliani or Huckabee?
Huckabee is more dangerous than Rudy, imo.
I think it depends on who is ahead which right now is Huckabee.
Maybe people should see that lovely family portrait where they all dress alike and look like they probably secretly carve up people in the basement.
Comment by TriSec on 01/02/2008 18:20:03
"Mission Accomplished" indeed.
Everybody fill up at Citgo this week, hmm?
TriSec on 01/02/2008 18:20:03
Quote by livingonli: Oil has hit the $100/barrel mark according to CNNI.
"Mission Accomplished" indeed.
Everybody fill up at Citgo this week, hmm?
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 18:20:07
Raine on 01/02/2008 18:20:07
Ok... I am posting the chapter titles of Rudy's book, titled... *LEADERSHIP*
Boldface mine... Can I ask a question???
September 11, 2001 Ñ First things first Ñ Prepare relentlessly Ñ Everyone's accountable, all of the time Ñ Surround yourself with great people Ñ Reflect, then decide Ñ Underpromise and overdeliver Ñ Develop and communicate strong beliefs Ñ Be your own man Ñ Loyalty : the vital virtue Ñ Weddings discretionary, funerals mandatory Ñ Stand up to bullies Ñ Study. Read. Learn independently Ñ Organize around a purpose Ñ Bribe only those who will stay bribed Ñ Recovery.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 18:21:51
Raine on 01/02/2008 18:21:51
Prepare relentlessly
Doesn't that mean that you are always unprepared???
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 18:22:41
Raine on 01/02/2008 18:22:41
Surround yourself with great people... Like Bernard Kerik?
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 18:23:56
Raine on 01/02/2008 18:23:56
Underpromise and overdeliver SO, that means lie to the people you are serving???
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 18:25:19
Raine on 01/02/2008 18:25:19
Weddings discretionary, funerals mandatory Ick. I suspect Donna Hanover would have something to say about that.
Comment by TriSec on 01/02/2008 18:26:11
There's a tipping point in there somewhere. As I distinctly recall being told in eigth grade as I was fumbling through my notebooks...."You're so organized, you are DIS-organized!"
We've got that too...you may have heard "Be Prepared" once or twice, but we're not constantly preparing for something that isn't there, like say the TSA or DHS...
TriSec on 01/02/2008 18:26:11
Quote by Raine: Prepare relentlessly
Doesn't that mean that you are always unprepared???
There's a tipping point in there somewhere. As I distinctly recall being told in eigth grade as I was fumbling through my notebooks...."You're so organized, you are DIS-organized!"
We've got that too...you may have heard "Be Prepared" once or twice, but we're not constantly preparing for something that isn't there, like say the TSA or DHS...
Comment by TriSec on 01/02/2008 18:27:16
'Scotty' did that on the original Enterprise...'always over-estimate your repair schedule by a factor of four. That way, you'll always look like a miracle worker.'
TriSec on 01/02/2008 18:27:16
Quote by Raine: Underpromise and overdeliver SO, that means lie to the people you are serving???
'Scotty' did that on the original Enterprise...'always over-estimate your repair schedule by a factor of four. That way, you'll always look like a miracle worker.'
Comment by TriSec on 01/02/2008 18:28:39
Probably true.
Mitt Romney, to his credit, attended the funeral of every Massachusetts soldier killed in the wars on his watch. Governor Patrick is continuing the tradition now.
Never mind that it's the right thing to do; only the Republicans would make it a talking point/campaign issue. But Ol' GW never followed this rule, so what difference does it make?
TriSec on 01/02/2008 18:28:39
Quote by Raine: Weddings discretionary, funerals mandatory Ick. I suspect Donna Hanover would have something to say about that.
Probably true.
Mitt Romney, to his credit, attended the funeral of every Massachusetts soldier killed in the wars on his watch. Governor Patrick is continuing the tradition now.
Never mind that it's the right thing to do; only the Republicans would make it a talking point/campaign issue. But Ol' GW never followed this rule, so what difference does it make?
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 18:29:16
Raine on 01/02/2008 18:29:16
Bribe only those who will stay bribed That just doesn't sound good no matter how you put it.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 18:40:20
Allows for a very low bar to be set, no?
Say it costs 5 dollars, when it really costs 1. Not cool for me when it comes to America. I don't trust what comes out of ones mouth when I know they are doing this.
Raine on 01/02/2008 18:40:20
Quote by TriSec:'Scotty' did that on the original Enterprise...'always over-estimate your repair schedule by a factor of four. That way, you'll always look like a miracle worker.'Quote by Raine: Underpromise and overdeliver SO, that means lie to the people you are serving???
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 18:42:32
DING!
That is what I was thinking!
This is true fearmongering. Be prepared for the thing that does not yet (or may never will) exist....
Raine on 01/02/2008 18:42:32
Quote by TriSec: We've got that too...you may have heard "Be Prepared" once or twice, but we're not constantly preparing for something that isn't there, like say the TSA or DHS...
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 19:11:49
livingonli on 01/02/2008 19:11:49
I will go head out again. I have to get me some lightbulbs and stuff.
Comment by starling310 on 01/02/2008 19:16:28
starling310 on 01/02/2008 19:16:28
What up y'all?
I've been locked out. . .
I've been locked out. . .
Comment by wickedpam on 01/02/2008 19:28:27
wickedpam on 01/02/2008 19:28:27
Star! :hug:
Comment by wickedpam on 01/02/2008 19:30:30
wickedpam on 01/02/2008 19:30:30
Well, 3WT is taking Randi of DC radio and only playing her show on the Fredericksburg station so I will no longer be able to listen on the way home.
THey are replacing her with Glenn Beck!!!!!!
THey are replacing her with Glenn Beck!!!!!!
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 19:59:06
JAHAHYSUS! !!!!!
I hope you and the other randi fans inthe area are gonna flood the station with emails!
Raine on 01/02/2008 19:59:06
Quote by wickedpam: Well, 3WT is taking Randi of DC radio and only playing her show on the Fredericksburg station so I will no longer be able to listen on the way home. THey are replacing her with Glenn Beck!!!!!!
Comment by starling310 on 01/02/2008 20:03:05
starling310 on 01/02/2008 20:03:05
Hey Mala! :hug:
Here's what happened to on her first day back to work. . .
My nephew will turn 11 tomorrow, so I went to Walgreen's this morning to get a card and picked up a $20 FYE Gift Card. I brought it to the mailroom where I work, asked them to weigh it, put my postage on it and off I went.
Well a few hours later, this guy I used to work for calls me and says "Hey, something with your return address on it, came mixed up with some contracts that I just got from the mailroom."
So, I went to his desk and picked up the card. It was open and the contents were missing.
I asked him about it and he said "That's how it was. It was stuck in the middle of this pile of contracts." I know this guy. He wouldn't lie.
So, some DOUCHEBAG, in the mail room, stole a gift card out of a little kid's birthday card which led me to have to go get another one and, because it was then so late in the day, that I had to overnight it to him. . .
A $20 gift card, when all was said and done, cost me $56.
Karma is a bitch...I feel bad for what that person will encounter.
ASS HAT!
Here's what happened to
on her first day back to work. . . My nephew will turn 11 tomorrow, so I went to Walgreen's this morning to get a card and picked up a $20 FYE Gift Card. I brought it to the mailroom where I work, asked them to weigh it, put my postage on it and off I went.
Well a few hours later, this guy I used to work for calls me and says "Hey, something with your return address on it, came mixed up with some contracts that I just got from the mailroom."
So, I went to his desk and picked up the card. It was open and the contents were missing.
I asked him about it and he said "That's how it was. It was stuck in the middle of this pile of contracts." I know this guy. He wouldn't lie.
So, some DOUCHEBAG, in the mail room, stole a gift card out of a little kid's birthday card which led me to have to go get another one and, because it was then so late in the day, that I had to overnight it to him. . .
A $20 gift card, when all was said and done, cost me $56.
Karma is a bitch...I feel bad for what that person will encounter.
ASS HAT!
Comment by starling310 on 01/02/2008 20:08:58
starling310 on 01/02/2008 20:08:58
Is Randi back today?
Comment by starling310 on 01/02/2008 20:11:45
starling310 on 01/02/2008 20:11:45
Guess not. Naomi Wolf interview.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/02/2008 20:23:26
I've tried talking him before about moving Steph to a better time. I don't think he cares. But I will look at all there advertisers and make sure they know what kind of people they support.
wickedpam on 01/02/2008 20:23:26
Quote by Raine:JAHAHYSUS! !!!!!Quote by wickedpam: Well, 3WT is taking Randi of DC radio and only playing her show on the Fredericksburg station so I will no longer be able to listen on the way home.
THey are replacing her with Glenn Beck!!!!!!
I hope you and the other randi fans inthe area are gonna flood the station with emails!
I've tried talking him before about moving Steph to a better time. I don't think he cares. But I will look at all there advertisers and make sure they know what kind of people they support.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/02/2008 20:25:09
Can you cancel that other gift card in some way?
wickedpam on 01/02/2008 20:25:09
Quote by starling310: Hey Mala! :hug:
Here's what happened to
My nephew will turn 11 tomorrow, so I went to Walgreen's this morning to get a card and picked up a $20 FYE Gift Card. I brought it to the mailroom where I work, asked them to weigh it, put my postage on it and off I went.
Well a few hours later, this guy I used to work for calls me and says "Hey, something with your return address on it, came mixed up with some contracts that I just got from the mailroom."
So, I went to his desk and picked up the card. It was open and the contents were missing.
I asked him about it and he said "That's how it was. It was stuck in the middle of this pile of contracts." I know this guy. He wouldn't lie.
So, some DOUCHEBAG, in the mail room, stole a gift card out of a little kid's birthday card which led me to have to go get another one and, because it was then so late in the day, that I had to overnight it to him. . .
A $20 gift card, when all was said and done, cost me $56.
Karma is a bitch...I feel bad for what that person will encounter.
ASS HAT!
Can you cancel that other gift card in some way?
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 20:39:38
velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 20:39:38
Mala, go get your machete and march into the mail room, stand up on the desk and announce that unless the culprit come forward at ONCE - you will hunt the person down and remove their balls with your weapon.
Well, thats would I would do.
Also.........I'd report the card as stolen and see if it can be canceled.
Well, thats would I would do.
Also.........I'd report the card as stolen and see if it can be canceled.
Comment by starling310 on 01/02/2008 20:40:24
Nope! It's like cash. . . can't be canceled if stolen! Which is crap...
I tried to go online and spend it, before the other jackass could, but I didn'thave the PIN number. I had the Acct# from the reciept, but no PIN.
F*CKIN FRANK!
starling310 on 01/02/2008 20:40:24
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by starling310: Hey Mala! :hug:
Here's what happened to
My nephew will turn 11 tomorrow, so I went to Walgreen's this morning to get a card and picked up a $20 FYE Gift Card. I brought it to the mailroom where I work, asked them to weigh it, put my postage on it and off I went.
Well a few hours later, this guy I used to work for calls me and says "Hey, something with your return address on it, came mixed up with some contracts that I just got from the mailroom."
So, I went to his desk and picked up the card. It was open and the contents were missing.
I asked him about it and he said "That's how it was. It was stuck in the middle of this pile of contracts." I know this guy. He wouldn't lie.
So, some DOUCHEBAG, in the mail room, stole a gift card out of a little kid's birthday card which led me to have to go get another one and, because it was then so late in the day, that I had to overnight it to him. . .
A $20 gift card, when all was said and done, cost me $56.
Karma is a bitch...I feel bad for what that person will encounter.
ASS HAT!
Can you cancel that other gift card in some way?
Nope! It's like cash. . . can't be canceled if stolen! Which is crap...
I tried to go online and spend it, before the other jackass could, but I didn'thave the PIN number. I had the Acct# from the reciept, but no PIN.
F*CKIN FRANK!
Comment by starling310 on 01/02/2008 20:42:33
Hmm...I sort of did that. I sent an email to the director of that department, informing her of the incident and asking that she perform an inquiry.
In other words I bent over and said "Go ahead. Ram it up the ole tailpipe."
:grumble:
starling310 on 01/02/2008 20:42:33
Quote by velveeta jones: Mala, go get your machete and march into the mail room, stand up on the desk and announce that unless the culprit come forward at ONCE - you will hunt the person down and remove their balls with your weapon.
Well, thats would I would do.
Also.........I'd report the card as stolen and see if it can be canceled.
Hmm...I sort of did that. I sent an email to the director of that department, informing her of the incident and asking that she perform an inquiry.
In other words I bent over and said "Go ahead. Ram it up the ole tailpipe."
:grumble:
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 20:42:59
Whoops, sorry Star, I thought I saw that post as from the wicked one!
velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 20:42:59
Quote by velveeta jones: Mala, go get your machete and march into the mail room, stand up on the desk and announce that unless the culprit come forward at ONCE - you will hunt the person down and remove their balls with your weapon.
Well, thats would I would do.
Also.........I'd report the card as stolen and see if it can be canceled.
Comment by starling310 on 01/02/2008 20:46:47
starling310 on 01/02/2008 20:46:47
No Problemo! :peace:
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 21:16:06
velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 21:16:06
WHAT A DAY!! Other than taking the dog for 3 (about to be 4) walks. Velveeta has not moved her ass off this couch all day!! WAHOO!! Lots of snow+no job=boredom. 
Watched an old movie, practiced my guitar and now ........may have a short nap. No judging please. 
Watched an old movie, practiced my guitar and now ........may have a short nap. No judging please.
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 22:40:07
velveeta jones on 01/02/2008 22:40:07
Oh heck! Its snowing again............a LOT. Listen my friends, I may need search and rescue soon...........I can only take one day of sitting my ass on the couch.
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 23:08:10
livingonli on 01/02/2008 23:08:10
Welcome back, :star:. I hope that asshat in the mailroom sits on a very sharp tack causing his 
to bleed.
Boy, my mind just got twisted there.
to bleed. Boy, my mind just got twisted there.
Comment by Raine on 01/02/2008 23:42:31
Time for you to make ART!
Raine on 01/02/2008 23:42:31
Quote by velveeta jones: Oh heck! Its snowing again............a LOT. Listen my friends, I may need search and rescue soon...........I can only take one day of sitting my ass on the couch.
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 23:52:04
livingonli on 01/02/2008 23:52:04
I can't get past drawing stick figures. 
Comment by livingonli on 01/02/2008 23:54:27
livingonli on 01/02/2008 23:54:27
A little bird told me that Sam will be doing Randi's show on Thursday and Friday.
Yay, no repeats.
Yay, no repeats.
Comment by BobR on 01/02/2008 23:55:12
... but I get up again!
Never gonna keep me down... :guitar:
BobR on 01/02/2008 23:55:12
Quote by starling310: What up y'all?
I've been locked out. . .
... but I get up again!
Never gonna keep me down... :guitar:
Comment by Raine on 01/03/2008 01:00:53
Raine on 01/03/2008 01:00:53
It may be 25 degrees out with a wind chill factor of 14, but the grill is going and the Jerk rubbed chicken is cooking.... :drool:
Comment by Raine on 01/03/2008 01:14:03
Raine on 01/03/2008 01:14:03
Watching Keith, and turning the chicken.
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/03/2008 01:21:02
You're insane, that must be why I love ya!
I'm also watching Keith and my pager went off a minute ago (for a disaster call) but I'm not on call this month. As long as its nothing too big.
Cause I am snowed in pretty darn good.
velveeta jones on 01/03/2008 01:21:02
Quote by Raine: It may be 25 degrees out with a wind chill factor of 14, but the grill is going and the Jerk rubbed chicken is cooking.... :drool:
You're insane, that must be why I love ya!
I'm also watching Keith and my pager went off a minute ago (for a disaster call) but I'm not on call this month. As long as its nothing too big.
Cause I am snowed in pretty darn good.
Comment by livingonli on 01/03/2008 01:24:38
livingonli on 01/03/2008 01:24:38
So, who's better at displaying their stupidity? Thompson or Huckabee?
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/03/2008 01:30:07
velveeta jones on 01/03/2008 01:30:07
Hey do any of you regular (or irregular) bloggers have a myspace account? I have one, but have not kept it up much. I was just on updating it a little. If'n you have one, I'm (guess who) Velveeta Jones.
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/03/2008 01:46:24
Uh, er, um.........Huckabee?
What do I win?
(That's a trick question, since Thompson would need to be awake in order to be stupid).
velveeta jones on 01/03/2008 01:46:24
Quote by livingonli: So, who's better at displaying their stupidity? Thompson or Huckabee?
What do I win?
(That's a trick question, since Thompson would need to be awake in order to be stupid).
Comment by livingonli on 01/03/2008 01:54:51
livingonli on 01/03/2008 01:54:51
NY Times made second for worst person for hiring Bill Kristol with some lovely excerpts from Kristol's attacks on the Times. Now that's biting the hand that feeds you. Only the crazy woman from Concerned Women For America (Wendy Wright) could top that with her warnings on the dangers of sex education. 
Comment by livingonli on 01/03/2008 01:59:37
Do we have prizes? : opens wallet, moth flies out:
Huckabee does put more effort into putting his foot in his mouth while his sleepiness doesn't want to be interrupted from his nap. {Fred_Gump}
livingonli on 01/03/2008 01:59:37
Quote by velveeta jones:
What do I win?
(That's a trick question, since Thompson would need to be awake in order to be stupid).
Do we have prizes? : opens wallet, moth flies out:
Huckabee does put more effort into putting his foot in his mouth while his sleepiness doesn't want to be interrupted from his nap. {Fred_Gump}
Comment by livingonli on 01/03/2008 02:08:42
livingonli on 01/03/2008 02:08:42
Katrina Van Den Heuvel is on Dan Abrams against Pat Buchanan.
Comment by TriSec on 01/03/2008 02:16:22
TriSec on 01/03/2008 02:16:22
Evening folks...
Mythbusters is a repeat this evening, so I may not hang around for very long. I haven't been in bed before midnight in almost a week, and getting back to work today sure messed up my partial-vacation schedule there.
Mythbusters is a repeat this evening, so I may not hang around for very long. I haven't been in bed before midnight in almost a week, and getting back to work today sure messed up my partial-vacation schedule there.